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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap

23 November 2019

Awhitu Beachcare

Christine Schofield

Overview

B

9

13.5

10.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

348

Products

695

6745

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 681 414
Resin pellets B N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 545 248
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Syringes 1 N/A
Straws 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 6
Rope 4 18
Plastic vehicle parts 5 16
Plastic bags 2 11
Pens & Stationery 3 10
Lollipop sticks 10 4
Food wrappers 1 2
Food containers 23 21
Fishing gear 7 24
Strapping bands & tape 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 9 5
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle caps & lids 56 39
Plastic sheeting 2 5
Wood 8 6325
Processed timber & pallet crates 8 6325
Foamed Plastic 3 5
Other Foamed Plastic 1 3
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Rubber 3 1
Other Rubber (specify) 3 1

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Previous survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
15 Sep, 2019
Items per 1,000m2
1034
100%

Next survey in this area

Awhitu Peninsula - Hamilton's Gap Awhitu Beachcare
27 Feb, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
797
98%